Vice President Vance to Keynote Bitcoin 2025 Conference

US Vice President J.D. Vance is set to deliver a keynote address at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 28. This marks the first time a sitting US vice president will speak at a digital asset conference. The event, organized by BTC Inc., is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees, making it a significant moment for the Bitcoin community.

During his tenure as a US Senator, Vance has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin, criticizing regulatory overreach and the leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission under former chair Gary Gensler. He has been a Bitcoin holder since 2021, owning over $250,000 worth of the premier cryptocurrency. While the specifics of his address are unclear, it is anticipated that Vance will focus on innovation, financial sovereignty, and Bitcoin’s role in the future of the United States.

Brandon Green, co-organizer of Bitcoin 2025, expressed excitement about hosting the Vice President, stating, “This is a historic moment for Bitcoin. We are beyond honored to host the Vice President at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference. VP Vance represents a new generation that values freedom and doesn’t fear — but rather pioneers — new technology.”

Last year, President Donald Trump spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of his November election win. Since his return to the White House, President Trump has taken several significant steps in the crypto space, including signing an executive order to set up a strategic Bitcoin reserve and separate digital assets stockpile, signing the first crypto-related bill into law, and having his SEC dismiss a slew of enforcement cases against firms in the burgeoning industry. He even debuted his own Solana-based meme coin just days before his inauguration.

The upcoming conference will also feature Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in his first public appearance since being pardoned by President Trump in January after 11 years behind bars. Additionally, two of the president’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who are tied to the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, are both listed to speak at Bitcoin 2025.

Vance’s address is seen as a significant signal of the growing acceptance and importance of Bitcoin in the national conversation. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., opined, “This is more than a headline moment — it’s a signal. Bitcoin is the most exciting financial innovation in the world. It’s at the forefront of the national conversation.”